QA Specialist I, Clinical Lab — Onsite (25% Travel)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Roanoke, VA, seeks a General Laboratory Supervisor to ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes align with company values and applicable regulations. This onsite role supports Carilion Hospital locations and involves up to 25% travel.

The position covers licensing, proficiency testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across laboratories, specimen sites, and related programs, with responsibilities guided by the Technical Manager.

Qualifications

• Qualification as General Laboratory Supervisor as defined by CLIA '88.
• At least three years employment in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with QA, statistical QA, and laboratory regulations/accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Licensing and Accreditation: support internal inspection processes to ensure CAP and Quest standards.
• CLIA '88 and CAP: serve as a resource on regulations and accreditation standards.
• Proficiency Testing: assist enrollment and participation and corrective action when needed.
• Quality Assurance/Quality: assist in QA meetings and quality improvement plans, manage QA indicators.
• QA Manual & Programs: help prepare, distribute, and review QA materials and monitoring programs.
• Reporting: assist in timely reporting of quality issues per SOP and tracking of revised reports.
• Other duties: assist the Technical Manager as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Lab operations

Quality improvement

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Roanoke, VA, seeks a General Laboratory Supervisor to ensure pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes align with company values and applicable regulations. This onsite role supports Carilion Hospital locations and involves up to 25% travel.

The position covers licensing, proficiency testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across laboratories, specimen sites, and related programs, with responsibilities guided by the Technical Manager.